Chalupa boats at Xochimilco.

A chalupa is a kind of tostada platter in Mexican cuisine. It is a specialty of south-central regions of Mexico, such as the states of Puebla, Guerrero and Oaxaca. It is made by pressing a thin layer of masa dough around the outside of a small mold and then deep frying it to produce a crisp shallow corn cup. It is typically filled with shredded chicken or pork meat, chopped onion, and a piece of chipotle pepper or red or green salsa. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1279x875, 256 KB) Tipical boats in Xochimilco, México D.F. Mexico. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1279x875, 256 KB) Tipical boats in Xochimilco, México D.F. Mexico. ... Tostada is a Spanish word translating to toasted in English and, in Mexican cuisine, refers to a flat tortilla that is toasted or deep fried. ... This topic should not be confused with Tex-Mex, which is often referred to as Mexican food in the U.S. Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico. ... The Mexican state of Puebla is located in the center of the country, to the east of Mexico City. ... Guerrero is a state in the United Mexican States. ... Catedral de Santo Domingo The Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca or simply Oaxaca   is one of the 31 states of Mexico, located in the southern part of Mexico, west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. ... Masa, or masa nixtamalera, is a fine maize dough made from masa harina, ground hominy flour. ... This article is about the chile pepper. ...

Chalupa, in Mexican dialect, also refers to small boats that function as shallops, water taxis or gondolas, such as those seen at the "floating gardens" of Xochimilco south of Mexico City. Chalupa boats may be rowed, poled or motorized. Common characteristics are shallow draft and benches or seats for 6 to 12 passengers. A boat, like a ship, is a buoyant vessel designed for the purpose of transporting people and possibly goods across water. ... A pleasure barge is a flat bottomed, slow moving boat used for leisure. ... A New York Water Taxi docks at Pier 11 near Wall Street. ... A Venetian gondola A gòndola is a traditional Venetian rowing boat. ... Xochimilco within the Federal District Chalupa boats at the floating gardens of Xochimilco. ... Nickname: Motto: Ciudad en movimiento Location of Mexico City in south central Mexico Coordinates: , Country Federal entity Boroughs The 16 delegaciones Founded c. ...

Chalupa, in Portuguese is a small boat used for cabotage, either with oars or sails, in the latter case with a single mast. Cabotage is the transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country. ...

An Americanized form is also widely sold in Taco Bell restaurants. This version, made with a piece of deep-fried wheat flatbread and filled with ground beef, onion, and sour cream, more closely resembles American-style tacos. Taco Bell Corp. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... barbacoa tacos. ...

External links

• Chalupa recipe in the Wikibooks cookbook.
• Chalupa recipe - Authentic Mexican Recipes

ya and anyone in america who doesn't like a chalupa can get the hell out. it's an american past time just like baseball, the beatles, and bed, bath & beyond.